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Watson Park

1 ha

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Church Lane carpark 276m away — 7 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Paid

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Curlew +77 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Curlew +77 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Western Conifer Seed Bug, Adonis' Ladybird, Hornet Hoverfly +7 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Picnic day out

Urban park — open green space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Nev Cole WayWalking route93 km
Named routeLength 93 kmRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Humber Bridge to EasingtonWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
European long distance path E8 - part NetherlandsWalking route
Named routeRef E8International walking route
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Holderness Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
South Holderness Rail TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 66Cycling route
Named routeRef 66National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route182 m
Named routeRef 66Length 182 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route307 m
Named routeRef 66Length 307 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route71 m
Named routeLength 71 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Rail Trailbridleway · 3 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 3 kmSurface unpavedPath type: cycleway
Rail Trailbridleway · 3.2 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 3.2 kmSurface dirtIncline 0%Path type: cycleway
Twyers Lanerestricted byway · 707 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 707 mPath type: track
Love Lanebridleway · 433 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 433 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Watson Park off Magdalen Lane, Hedon

Watson Park off Magdalen Lane, Hedon

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